Category: People of Berkeley Lab

Joining Berkeley Lab was a bit like coming home for Lily Baldwin, who earned her undergraduate degree at UC Berkeley. As the Lab’s Environmental Management System Program Manager, Lily works with all departments and divisions to analyze and reduce environmental risks. https://we-are-berkeley-lab.lbl.gov/supporting-science/lily-baldwin

Todd Hancock, Director of the Projects & Infrastructure Modernization Division (PIMD), has spent his entire career delivering challenging projects in various industries. He joined Berkeley Lab in November 2020, drawn to help the Lab upgrade its infrastructure to support cutting-edge research. https://we-are-berkeley-lab.lbl.gov/supporting-science/todd-hancock

Tom Kalil, Chief Innovation Officer at Schmidt Futures and former Deputy Director for Policy at the Office of Science & Technology Policy under President Barack Obama, has joined Berkeley Lab’s Advisory Board. This group provides feedback on the Lab’s vision and strategy. https://www.lbl.gov/lab-leadership/advisory-board/

Cameron Geddes, an award-winning scientist known internationally for his work on laser-plasma accelerators, has been appointed as Accelerator Technology and Applied Physics (ATAP) Division Director, effective March 29. He replaces Thomas Schenkel, who has served as interim director since 2019. https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2021/03/29/cameron-geddes-atap-director/

Meet Melanie Gravois, the Lab’s Quality Assurance Program Manager. In this 3Q4 profile, she explains her role and how it helps ensure the Lab’s scientific mission is being met. She also shares her passion for painting and the support of artists through her gallery in Oakland. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/weareberkeleylab/supporting-science/melanie-gravois?authuser=0